Louisiana expands red snapper limits for Fourth of July weekend

By: Elise Plunk

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: July 1, 2026

Words: 355

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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State officials will temporarily expand the number of red snapper recreational anglers can take home in Louisiana for the Fourth of July holiday.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will allow those fishing in state coastal waters for red snapper to take home five fish per person per day, increased from the typical four-fish limit, Thursday through Sunday.

LDWF Secretary Tyler Bosworth said the temporary increase is meant to encourage people to …

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